Haworth Zody II vs Vitra ID Soft

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Haworth

Haworth Zody II

$1,055 – $1,705

Vitra

Vitra ID Soft

From $995

Nearly the same price

$1,055 vs $995 starting prices at the brand stores (Haworth Zody II vs Vitra ID Soft)

Differences at a glance

Haworth Zody IIVitra ID Soft

Price: $1,055 – $1,705From $995
Seat height: 406–533 mm (office chair); 445–615 mm (dual posture) (16–21 in; 17.5–24.2 in)400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height
Seat depth: 427–495 mm (16.8–19.5 in)400–450 mm; 380 mm
Recline: Balanced 3-point tilt: back reclines 24° from upright, seat pan moves down 3°; back stop in 6 positions (upright and every 4°); forward tilt; tilt tension crankFlowMotion mechanism, lockable in upright sitting position, optional synchronised forward tilt; or optional AutoMotion mechanism with automatic weight adjustment and two backrest tension settings (hard or soft). No recline angle published.
Arms: 4D arms: height, side to side, front to back, arm cap pivot; Arm height 193–295 mm above the seat (7.6–11.6 in)2D armrests (height, width) or 3D armrests (height, width, depth, 360° swivel); ring armrests for conference use; also without armrests. Armrest height above seat 195–295 mm (7¾″–11½″)
Warranty: 12 years, 24/7 multiple shift (Asia Pacific)5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)

From 21 Haworth Zody II and 4 Vitra ID Soft user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Haworth Zody II or the Vitra ID Soft?

The Vitra ID Soft is cheaper to start: $995 versus $1,055 for the Haworth Zody II at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Back support for the Haworth Zody II, and price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, based on review summaries.